Which incubator to use for hatching?

[Man Cave]

I have 2 L Giant incubators. One is forced fan but the 2nd is currently a still air. The fan went out and waiting for the other to arrive. I currently have some Cortunix Eggs and Bobwhite eggs that started on the same day. Which incubator is best used for hatching. I will swap the tops on the incubators and remove the eggs from the turner when the 14th day arrives for the Cortunix eggs.

[makesmiles]

Fan forced is always preferred over still air in all hatching situations.  It gives more even distribution of temp and humidity and prevents hot/cold spots.  However, if you need to use both bators at the same time, use the fan forced for the setting and turning process then move the eggs to still air for the hatching process.  Or, as you said, swap the tops.

Thanks David

[Texas T]

  I have the same set up and use the still air bator for my hatcher. After 14 days I just move them and leave the turner in the forced air bator that way I can put eggs in at different times.

[chukarboy]

I had the same question last month. I ended up buying the Brinsea octagon 20 without the turning cradle, I'm using it as a hatcher. It so easy to clean holds conditions perfect. They came out with a economy one ($190) that has been very popular as a hatcher.

[sam-e jo]

That answers a quistion I was going to ask,LOL. I was going to do the same thing! I have a still air incubator right now and I am going to get one with a fan and use one for just hatching the eggs like you are doing.

[Man Cave]

Transfered the eggs tonite to the still air for hatching. I will let everyone know the results after the hatch.